What is the 7News Coles Competition?
The 7News Coles Competition is organised by Seven Network (Operations) Limited in collaboration with Coles Group Ltd. This competition offers participants the chance to win prizes by engaging with 7News broadcasts and submitting creative entries. It is designed for Australian residents where the Channel Seven signal is received.
What are the prizes for the 7News Coles Competition?
The 7News Coles Competition offers a total of 100 prizes, each consisting of a $250 Coles Gift Card. The total prize pool is valued at $25,000 AUD. These digital gift cards can be used in-store at participating Coles locations and are valid for one year from the end of the competition period.
When does the competition close?
The competition closes at 11:00 PM AEST on Friday, 21 August 2026. Entries must be submitted by this deadline to be considered valid for the competition.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, participants must visit the 7NEWS website and register their details, including full name, state, postcode, email address, and mobile number. They must also submit a 25-word response to the question "Tell us in 25 words or less, why you deserve to win?" Additionally, entrants need to watch the nightly 7NEWS broadcast to collect and enter the unique codeword for each day.
Who is eligible to enter the 7News Coles Competition?
The competition is open to Australian residents aged 18 years and older, where the Channel Seven signal is received. Employees of Seven Network, Coles Group Ltd, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
How is the winner selected?
Winners are selected based on skill, with entries judged on authenticity and originality. A panel appointed by the promoter will evaluate entries at Ansible Pty Ltd in Surry Hills, NSW. Judging occurs from Monday, 17 August 2026, to Saturday, 22 August 2026.
How will the winner be notified?
Winners will be notified of their prizes within two business days of each prize judging. Notifications will be sent via email and phone, and winners' names will be published on the 7News website.
What happens if the prize is unclaimed?
If a prize is unclaimed by 10:00 AM AEDT on Thursday, 19 November 2026, a re-judging will occur at 10:30 AM AEDT on the same day at Ansible Pty Ltd. The alternative winner will be notified within two business days of re-judging.
Who is the promoter of the 7News Coles Competition?
The promoter of the 7News Coles Competition is Seven Network (Operations) Limited, located at Media City, 8 Central Avenue, Eveleigh NSW 2015.